Pharmacists vs Records clerks and assistants Salary (2025)

How do Pharmacists and Records clerks and assistants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Pharmacists earns £20,867 more per year (78% higher)

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year
vs

Records clerks and assistants

£26,742
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmacistsRecords clerks and assistantsDifference
Median Annual£47,609£26,742+£20,867
Mean Annual£46,221£27,332+£18,889
Monthly£3,967£2,229+£1,738
Weekly£916£514+£402
Hourly£22.89£12.86+£10.03

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePharmacistsRecords clerks and assistants
10th (Entry)£24,843£14,767
25th£33,040£21,436
50th (Median)£47,609£26,742
75th£57,247£32,205
90th (Senior)£0£38,926
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmacists or a Records clerks and assistants?
A Pharmacists earns more. The median salary for a Pharmacists is £47,609, whilst a Records clerks and assistants earns £26,742 — a difference of £20,867 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmacists and a Records clerks and assistants?
The difference is £20,867 per year. Pharmacists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pharmacists or a Records clerks and assistants?
From a salary perspective, Pharmacists offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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